Does That Budget Include Big Letters?

Behold a bit of pet peevery:

Writer Gig (Midtown)

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Reply to: nobigletters@ass.com
Date: 2008-01-18, 2:24PM EST
we have a great story and we would like it to be told. tc muzique was founded in the twin cities in 1988. it has featured bands of every genre and is now celebrating twenty years. we are in a sense the true waynes world success story. over the next months we will be going out on the road taping bands from nyc to cali and many stops in between. thats the future it looks bright. as for our past we would like to hire a writer to tell our story and are currently considering applicants. we have a budget and are planning on making a decision over the next few weeks. (http://withheld) where you can find a our basic web page and see one of our shows. if your interested please email me for consideration. thx and have a great day.

• it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
• Compensation: TBD

Here’s an ad typical of Craigslist. Notice the lack of capital letters? Notice the "thx" instead of thanks? Isn’t there anyone who doesn’t talk like she’s texting her BFF during math class? See, here’s the way I look at it. Whether you’re looking for a job or wanting to hire, an ad is like an audition. Would you be sloppy during an audition? One thinks not. If I were to send Mr. Future’s So Bright up there a resume lacking upper casery would I get the gig? Yet here he is, setting the example. Why would I want to work for someone who can’t even take two minutes to proofread?

Ass.

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